Lawrence Marshall wasn’t anticipating any trouble crossing the border back into Michigan late yesterday, but he knew that in committing to Ohio State’s 2014 recruiting class during an unofficial visit over the weekend, he probably was setting himself up for some grief from the home-staters.

“I hope they still love me,” said Marshall, a blue-chip defensive end prospect from Southfield.

But while Lancaster offensive lineman Kyle Trout and Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary running back Parris Campbell also pledged to Urban Meyer and the OSU class of 2014 yesterday, pushing the total to five so far, Marshall was the one headed home to Michigan.

“People are already talking to me about being a traitor and stuff right now, so I know what I’ve gotten myself into,” Marshall said, laughing.

He has an ally, however, in Detroit (Cass Tech) defensive back Damon Webb, who a month ago became the second member of the 2014 class. OSU also is in strong contention for defensive back Drake Harris of Grand Rapids, Mich., and defensive end Malik McDowell of Detroit.

“With Webb and Marshall, the Buckeyes have firmly planted the Ohio State flag in (Michigan coach) Brady Hoke’s backyard,” 247Sports recruiting analyst Bill Kurelic said. “Those guys, along with Harris and McDowell, are guys Hoke definitely wants or wanted. Those are the top four prospects in Michigan.”

Trout is someone OSU also wanted to reel in early, considering it landed just two offensive linemen in the 2013 class. The Buckeyes already have two in the ’14 group.

As for Campbell, “It has been a dream since I was about 4 years old, to be a Buckeye,” he said. “Now it’s a dream come true.”